Lutron Electronics LCR-9184 Operation Manual

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LCR METER

Model : LCR-9184

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our purchase of this LCR
METER marks a step
forward for you into the
field of precision
measurement. Although
this LCR METER is a
complex and delicate
instrument, its durable
structure will allow many
years of use if proper
operating techniques are
developed. Please read
the following instructions
carefully and always keep
this manual within easy
reach.

OPERATION MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. FEATURES..................................................................1

2. SPECIFICATIONS........................................................1

2-1 General Specifications...........................................

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2-2 Electrical Specifications..........................................3

3. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION......................................

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3-1 Display................................................................. 6

3-2 Frequency Button..................................................6

3-3 Hold Button..........................................................

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3-4 L/C/R Button.........................................................6

3-5 CAL Button...........................................................

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3-6 Button, RS232 Button.......................................

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3-7 < Button, D/Q/θ Button.......................................

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3-8 REL/%/ Button..................................................

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▼ 6

3-9 > Button, SER/PAL Button.................................... 6

3-10 Power Button..................................................... 6

3-11 Input terminals ( pin terminals )........................... 6

3-12 Input terminals ( banana terminals )....................

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3-13 DC 9V Power Adapter Input Socket......................

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3-14 RS-232/USB Output Terminal............................... 6

3-15 Stand.................................................................

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3-16 Battery Cover's Screws........................................

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3-17 Battery Compartment/Cover.................................6

3-18 LCD backlight Button........................................... 6

3-19 Enter Button......................................................

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3-20 Sorting Button....................................................6

3-21 Setup Button......................................................6

4. MEASURING PROCEDURE...........................................

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4-1 Measuring procedure............................................. 7

4-2 Data hold.............................................................

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4-3 Serial/Parallel........................................................8

4-4 The select of test frequency...................................9

4-5 REL /%................................................................

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4-6 Sorting.................................................................

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4-7 Calibration............................................................ 10

4-8 Backlight..............................................................

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4-9 RS232 output........................................................10

5. POWER SUPPLY from DC ADAPTER..............................11

6. BATTERY REPLACEMENT.............................................11

7. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES............................................11

1. FEATURES

* 19,999/1,999 counts dual LCD display.
* AutoLCR smart check and measurement.
* Serial/Parallel modes are selectable.
* Ls/Lp/Cs/Cp with D/Q/θ /ESR parameters.
* Support DCR mode 1.00 Ω to 200.0 MΩ .
* Five different test frequency are available :

100 Hz/120 Hz/1 KHz/10 KHz/100 KHz.

* Test AC signal level : 0.6 V rms typically.
* Test range : ( ex. F = 1 KHz )

L : 20.0 uH to 2000.0 H
C : 20.0 pF to 20.0 mF
R : 20.0Ω to 200.0 MΩ

* Multi-level battery detector.
* LCD with green light backlight，easy reading.
* RS232/USB PC Computer interface.
* Can default auto power off.

2. SPECIFICATIONS

2-1 General Specifications

Display LCD size：66.8 X 52.8 mm.

LCD with green backlight ( ON /OFF )
Test frequency 100 Hz/120 Hz/1 KHz/10 KHz/100 KHz
Function L/C/R Function selector

Frequency selector

D/Q/θ /ESR selector

Sorting mode selector

Backlight
Dissipation 0.000 to 1999
factor
Quality factor 0.000 to 1999

1

θ ± 90°
measurement
Sorting ±0.25%, ±0.5%, ±1%, ±2%, ±5%
tolerance ± 10%, ± 20%, +80% -20%
mode
Calibration Open/Short calibration
Data Hold Freeze the display reading
Data output RS232/USB PC computer interface
Power off Auto shut off saves battery life or

manual off by push button
Operating 0 to 50℃℃
temperature
Operating Less then 85% R.H.
humidity
Power Supply 006P DC 9V battery

* Alkaline or Heavy duty type

DC 9V adapter input

* AC/DC power adapter is optional.

Power DC 35 mA approximately
consumption
Dimension 193 x 88 x 41mm
Weight 385 g

* meter only

Standard * Instruction manual....................... 1 PC

Accessories *

A

lligator clips................................1 Pair

Included
Optional SMD tester, SMDA-22
Accessories SMD test clip, SMDC-21

Holster, HS-03
AC to DC 9V adapter
Hard carrying case, CA-06
Soft carrying case, CA-05A

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2-2 Electrical Specifications (23± 5 )℃

Resistance ( DCR )

Range Accuracy Remark

20 Ω ± ( 0.5% + 5d ) After calibration
200 Ω ± ( 0.5% + 5d )
2 KΩ ± ( 0.5% + 5d )
20 KΩ ± ( 0.5% + 5d )
200 KΩ ± ( 0.5% + 5d )
2 MΩ ± ( 0.5% + 5d ) After calibration
20 MΩ ± ( 1% + 5d ) After calibration
200 MΩ ± ( 2% + 5d ) After calibration

Resistance ( Rp/Rs )

Range Accuracy Accuracy Remark

100 Hz/120 Hz 1000 Hz
20 Ω ± ( 1% + 5d ) ± ( 1% + 5d ) After calibration
200 Ω ± ( 0.5% + 5d ) ± ( 0.5% + 5d )
2 KΩ ± ( 0.5% + 5d ) ± ( 0.5% + 5d )
20 KΩ ± ( 0.5% + 5d ) ± ( 0.5% + 5d )
200 KΩ ± ( 0.5% + 5d ) ± ( 0.5% + 5d )
2 MΩ ± ( 1% + 5d ) ± ( 1% + 5d ) After calibration
20 MΩ ± ( 1% + 5d ) ± ( 2% + 5d ) After calibration
200 MΩ ± ( 2% + 5d ) ± ( 5% + 5d ) After calibration

Range Accuracy Accuracy Remark

10 KHz 100 KHz
20 Ω ± ( 1% + 5d ) ± ( 2% + 5d ) After calibration
200 Ω ± ( 0.5% + 5d ) ± ( 0.5% + 5d )
2 KΩ ± ( 0.5% + 5d ) ± ( 0.5% + 5d )
20 KΩ ± ( 0.5% + 5d ) ± ( 0.5% + 5d )
200 KΩ ± ( 0.5% + 5d ) ± ( 0.5% + 5d )
2 MΩ ± ( 1% + 5d ) ± ( 2% + 5d ) After calibration
20 MΩ ± ( 2% + 5d ) ------------------- After calibration

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